36-792: The State Transit Authority of New South Wales , also referred to as State Transit , was an agency of the Government of New South Wales operating bus services in Sydney . Superseding the Urban Transit Authority in 1989, it was also responsible for the provision of ferry services in Sydney until 2004 and bus and ferry services in Newcastle until 2017. It ceased trading after 2 April 2022 with its remaining operations to be contracted out by Transport for NSW to replacement operators. As of November 2024,
72-589: A bus rapid transit service in Western Sydney on the Liverpool–Parramatta T-way . Passengers made 2.77 million journeys with Western Sydney Buses in the 2011/12 financial year. Western Sydney Buses operated out of a corner of Westbus ' Bonnyrigg depot. In November 2012, Transit Systems won the tender for Sydney Bus Region 3 which included route T80 with the service and 22 buses transferring on 13 October 2013. Newcastle Buses & Ferries
108-726: A bid for the Bulim Bus Package in Singapore. It was among the 10 local and foreign bus operators who had submitted a bid for the tender. The bid was ultimately unsuccessful. In 2020, Busways was successful in expanding its bus operations outside of New South Wales, when it was awarded the contract to operate the Outer South bus network in Adelaide . Busways took over the operations from SouthLink in July that year. Since 2005, Busways' services in
144-752: A few years before was replaced with the Automated Fare Collection System . The Opal card ticketing system was rolled out from 2013. In December 1999, North & Western Bus Lines was purchased followed in February 2000 by Parramatta-Ryde Bus Service . In 2004, the STA's Sydney Ferries business was separated into a separate agency, Sydney Ferries Corporation . In January 2005 most of former Harris Park Transport routes were taken over from Hillsbus , which were then returned to Hillsbus in September 2005 with
180-620: A focus for all services, with trips also serving the employment centres of Eastern Creek , Huntingwood and Macquarie Park . Bus/train connections are provided at a variety of railway stations. Busways also operates services along the North-West T-way between Blacktown and Rouse Hill. In March 2007, the Parramatta - Rouse Hill section of the North-West T-way opened. Bus routes 730 (renumbered T63) and 735 (renumbered 616, now 616X) were transferred from Busways to Hillsbus while bus route 718
216-609: A hire car service from Rooty Hill to Plumpton . In 1946 Rowe purchased his first bus and further expansion saw a depot established in Plumpton in 1958. In 1958, in partnership with Fred Bowman, Rowe purchased Parramatta-Villawood Bus Service followed by Campbelltown Transit on 13 May 1967 in partnership with Roger Graham and Jim Newport. In 1970, Rowe had taken full ownership of Campbelltown Transit and in January 1978 sold out of Parramatta-Villawood. In 1984, Riverstone Bus Service
252-883: A majority of members of the Legislative Assembly. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of New South Wales and a system of subordinate courts, but the High Court of Australia and other federal courts have overriding jurisdiction on matters which fall under the ambit of the Australian Constitution. In 2006, the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in New South Wales, the Constitution Amendment Pledge of Loyalty Act 2006 No. 6
288-565: A period of seven years. In July 2021, Busways was announced as the new operator for Sydney Bus Region 7 in the North Shore , Northern and Western regions of Sydney. Busways commenced operating Region 7 on 9 January 2022 as part of an eight-year contract, taking over from State Transit . The Central Coast has services provided under the Outer Metropolitan Bus System Contract Region 6 . This contract with
324-580: A red stripe. This livery with minor variations was retained until 2010, when the Transport for NSW white and blue livery was adopted. Buses dedicated to Metrobus services were painted in a red livery. In 2017, State Transit purchased its first double-decker buses for use on B-Line services. These were painted in a yellow and blue livery. Prior to privatisation, State Transit operated 14 depots. A fifteenth depot in Enfield closed in September 1989 being sold to
360-544: A service from Forster to Sydney. Busways operate coach services from Newcastle to Taree under contract to NSW TrainLink . Having traditionally purchased Leyland buses, in November 1978 the first of 30 Volvo B58s were delivered. Since then, Busways have purchased buses from MAN , Mercedes-Benz , Scania and Volvo . In the 1970s the Rowe fleet livery was white with a red stripe, with an orange stripe added in 1988. Since 2010,
396-609: Is exercised by the Executive Council, which consists of the Governor and senior ministers. The Governor, as representative of the Crown, is the formal repository of power, which is exercised by him or her on the advice of the Premier of New South Wales and the cabinet. The Premier and ministers are appointed by the Governor, and hold office by virtue of their ability to command the support of
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#1732851187778432-568: The Blacktown area have formed part of Sydney Bus Region 1 , held in partnership with Westbus and Hawkesbury Valley Buses . Operating from a depot in Glendenning , scheduled route and school services cover an area encompassed by Seven Hills and Castle Hill in the east; Rouse Hill and Riverstone in the north; Shalvey and St Marys in the west; Minchinbury and Prospect to the south. The regional centres of Blacktown and Mount Druitt are
468-582: The CBD and South East Light Rail . State Transit inherited a fleet of 1,565 Leyland Leopards , Mercedes-Benz O305s , Mercedes-Benz O405s and MAN SL202s from the Urban Transit Authority. New buses were primarily purchased from Mercedes-Benz , Scania and Volvo . The fleet peaked at 2,172 buses in June 2017 before privatisation commenced. In the early 1990s, State Transit adopted a white and blue livery with
504-537: The Children's Court or Coroner's Court . New South Wales received statehood upon the federation of Australia in 1901, with the state's Constitution establishing a parliamentary democracy. Its relationship with the federal government is regulated by the Australian Constitution . The current government is held by the state Labor Party , led by Premier Chris Minns . Minns succeeded Dominic Perrottet from
540-687: The Independent Commission Against Corruption and Electoral Commission . The state Executive Council , consisting of the governor and senior ministers, exercises the executive authority through the relevant portfolio. The legislative branch includes the bicameral state parliament , which includes the monarchy as represented by the governor , the Legislative Assembly , and Legislative Council . The judicial branch consists of three general courts ( Local , District and Supreme Court ), and several specialist courts such as
576-769: The Liberal Party on 28 March 2023 following the state election . New South Wales is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system , a form of parliamentary government based on the model of the United Kingdom . Legislative power formally rests with the King, acting with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly —together known as the Parliament of New South Wales . Executive power
612-563: The Maronite Church in 1993. Government of New South Wales The Government of New South Wales , also known as the NSW Government , is the governing body of New South Wales , Australia. The executive government comprises 11 portfolios, led by a ministerial department and supported by several agencies. There are also a number of independent agencies that fall under a portfolio but remain at arms-length for political reasons, such as
648-462: The NSW Government covers a broad area that stretches from Patonga and Wagstaffe in the south through to Swansea and Morisset in the north; and Dooralong and Mangrove Mountain in the west to Terrigal and MacMasters Beach in the east. With depots at Kincumber and Woongarrah , the key centres served by Busways routes include Gosford, Tuggerah , Wyong, Lake Haven , Erina Fair and Woy Woy . Occasional trips also serve Charlestown in
684-739: The Public Transport Commission . In July 1980, the Transport Authorities Act 1980 (NSW) separated the functions of the Public Transport Commission with the State Rail Authority taking responsibility for trains, and the Urban Transit Authority responsibility for buses and ferries. In January 1989, the Transport Administration Act 1988 (NSW) restructured the Urban Transit Authority as
720-518: The Sydney Metro opening, all Busways T-way services were renumbered from "T7x" to "73x", and the former Hawkesbury Valley Buses services (661-664) were renumbered to "67x" or "74x". Some services were also rerouted to stop at Tallawong station . Between 2022 and 2023, the contract for region 1 was put out to tender and was subsequently retained by Busways. The new contract commenced in December 2023 for
756-733: The Campbelltown to Wollongong service of Farmborough Coaches was acquired. In November 1992 Busways took over operation of the routes of Leslies, Arndell Park following its collapse before purchasing them in May 1993. In September 2003, Busways purchased the Great Lakes and Mid North Coast services of King Brothers from its administrator. In January 2008 the school services of Yarramalong Bus Lines , Wyong were purchased followed by those of Kulnura Bus Lines in July 2009. Between 2014 and 2015, Busways attempted to venture overseas by submitting
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#1732851187778792-479: The King, represented by the Governor of New South Wales. The government ministers are listed in order of seniority as listed on the Parliament of New South Wales website and were sworn on by the Governor with effect from 5 April 2023, while their opposition counterparts are listed to correspond with the government ministers. All Opposition counterparts are members of the Parliament of New South Wales. The full ministry
828-584: The Lonsdale and Seaford depots. From 2005 Busways' services in the Macarthur Region formed Sydney Bus Region 15 . Operating from depots at Campbelltown and Smeaton Grange , route and school services operated as far east as Kentlyn and Wedderburn ; south to Appin and Wollongong ; west to The Oaks and Warragamba ; and north to Catherine Field and Raby . Regional and district centres such as Campbelltown, Macarthur Square , Narellan and Camden were
864-669: The New South Wales Government has not yet put forward a Bill for the dissolution of the State Transit Authority of NSW. In view of its political sensitivity, the agencies responsible for public transport in New South Wales are frequently restructured. Buses and ferries were the responsibility of the Department of Government Transport until 1972, when it was merged with the Department of Railways New South Wales to form
900-515: The State Transit Authority, taking over the private bus service functions of the Department of Motor Transport. In October 1989, the Chullora Bus Workshops closed with a smaller facility established at Randwick for mechanical repairs with body repairs contracted to the private sector. The remaining four hydrofoils were replaced by three JetCats and the MetroTen ticketing system introduced
936-673: The exception of routes 623, 624, 628 and 629. On 13 October 2013, the Western Sydney Buses route T80 was taken over by private operator Transit Systems . Bus services in Sydney were operated under the Sydney Buses brand until 2016, when rebranded as State Transit. Until 30 June 2017, State Transit also operated services in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie through Newcastle Buses & Ferries . These services are now operated by Newcastle Transport . In February 2018, Transit Systems won
972-543: The focus of all routes. Busways operated the free Macarthur CBD shuttle which was terminated in August 2014. In June 2014 operation of the Sydney Bus Region 15 passed to Busabout . Rowe's Bus Service previously operated coach services with a fleet of six Dennings until the coach licences were sold to Westbus in 1986. Macarthur Coaches also operated some coaches that were sold in 1990. Until October 2011 Busways operated
1008-685: The north and Spencer in the west. Between 2021 and 2023, the contract for region 6 was put out to tender and was subsequently retained by Busways. The new contract will commence on 28 July 2024 for a period of seven years. In September 2003, Busways purchased the services of King Brothers on the Mid North Coast from its administrator. Busways provides services throughout Grafton , Kempsey , Wauchope , Laurieton , Coffs Harbour , Port Macquarie , Yamba , Bulahdelah , Heatherbrae , Macksville and Raleigh . In July 2020, Busways took over Adelaide's Outer South network from SouthLink , including
1044-505: The tender to take over State Transit's Sydney Bus Region 6 from 1 July 2018, including Burwood , Kingsgrove , Leichhardt and Tempe depots and 600 buses. In October 2019, it was announced that State Transit's remaining three bus regions are to be contracted out in early 2020. Region 8 was taken over by Keolis Downer Northern Beaches in October 2021 with 410 buses operating out of Brookvale , Mona Vale and North Sydney depots. Region 7
1080-1059: Was a bus and ferry service operator in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie . It operated 28 bus routes plus a ferry service across the Hunter River between Queens Wharf and Stockton . The network radiated from a bus terminal near Newcastle station . Major interchanges were located at the University of Newcastle , Wallsend , Glendale , Warners Bay , Belmont , Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara . Newcastle Buses & Ferries ceased trading on 30 June 2017, with Newcastle Transport taking over. State Transit operated services in Sydney Metropolitan contract regions 6 to 9. For school bus services, State Transit used 5/6/7xx series route numbers suffixed with E for East, N for North and W for West, while 89x routes were used for University of New South Wales services. Such university routes ceased as from Monday 21 December 2020, having been replaced by
1116-633: Was announced on 4 April 2023 and was sworn in the following day on 5 April. All Ministers are members of the New South Wales Labor Party . Busways Busways is an Australian bus company operating services in Sydney , and in the Central Coast , Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales and Adelaide . It is the largest privately owned bus operator in Australia. The origins of Busways can be traced to 1942 when Dick Rowe commenced
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1152-515: Was assented to and made a further amendment to the Constitution Act 1902 , by restoring the option of taking the oath of allegiance to the Queen, her heirs and successors, in addition to the option of taking the pledge of loyalty. The change applies to members of Legislative Council, Legislative Assembly and Executive Council. The following individuals serve as government ministers, at the pleasure of
1188-610: Was enacted to amend the Constitution Act 1902 to require Members of the New South Wales Parliament and its Ministers to take a pledge of loyalty to Australia and to the people of New South Wales instead of swearing allegiance to the Queen her heirs and successors, and to revise the oaths taken by Executive Councillors. The Act was assented to by the Queen on 3 April 2006. On 5 June 2012 the Constitution Amendment (Restoration of Oaths of Allegiance) Act 2012 No 33
1224-586: Was purchased and merged with Rowe's Bus Service. In June 1986 Higlett's Motor Coach Services, Camden was purchased and rebranded Macarthur Coaches. In 1988, Campbelltown Transit, Macarthur Coaches and Rowe's Bus Service were all rebranded as Busways. In February 1990 the Seargent's, Charmhaven business on the Central Coast was purchased followed in July 1994 by the neighbouring Peninsula Bus Lines business in Kincumber , Ourimbah and Umina . In June 1991,
1260-484: Was taken over by Busways in January 2022. Region 9 was taken over by Transdev John Holland in April 2022. The State Transit Authority also comprised three former business units. Sydney Ferries is the public transport authority for ferry services on Port Jackson in Sydney. It was established in 2004 as a government agency, separate of the State Transit Authority. Formed in 2003, Western Sydney Buses operated route T80,
1296-672: Was transferred from Hillsbus to Busways. In November 2007, the Blacktown - Parklea of the North-West T-way opened. Existing Busways bus routes were amended and renumbered to become new T-way routes (T70, T71, T74 and T75) and ran mainly along the new section. In October 2013, Busways after winning the tender for Sydney Bus Region 1 , took over the operation of services in the St Marys , Penrith , Windsor and Richmond areas from Hawkesbury Valley Buses and Westbus . In May 2019, as part of
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